Mujaddarah | Israeli Bulgar and Brown Lentil dish

Mujaddarah is a very healthy and delicious popular Israeli and Middle Eastern dish made with bulgar wheat and brown lentils which are high in protein and fibre and makes a filling and nutritious meal.

This week I will be doing recipes from Oceanic cuisine. As per wiki oceanic cuisine is of the countries bordering two oceans. I picked up the country Israel bordering Mediterranean and Red sea. The Israeli cuisine is always fascinating me especially the challah bread which I am too scared to try.

Nevertheless, not the Challah but still I will share three different recipes from Israeli cuisine. Mujaddarah is one such Israeli dish and is very popular throughout the country. It makes a filling and healthy meal to serve for lunch or dinner. This dish resembles our broken wheat khichdi and taste almost like it.

Blogging Marathon#78 Week1/Day1
Theme-Israeli Cuisine
Dish- Mujaddarah
Source– Jewish Food Experience

Mujaddarah

Sapana Behl

A healthy and filling meal made with bulgar wheat and brown lentils. This is a perfect dish for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Israeli, Middle Eastern

Servings 3 People

Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup brown lentil/masoor dal
• 1 cup bulgar wheat/cracked wheat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped (I used dried )
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• water as required

Instructions

 

• Wash and soak brown lentils in enough water for 2 to 6 hours.
• Heat olive oil in a pan or pressure cooker and add olive oil. Add onions and fry until golden in colour.
• Take out some onions for garnish and into the same pan add brown lentils. Stir and add bulgar wheat. 
• Mix well and add salt, pepper, cumin, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir and add 4 cups of water
• Cook on simmer for about 40 minutes or until lentils and bulgar is done.
• Remove from heat. Season with more salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with fried onions.
• Serve and enjoy. I served it with zaatar flavored labneh.

Notes

Add chilly flakes if you would like a spicier taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal

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Enjoy!!

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